The Australia Day Council of South Australia (ADCSA) has released its program of activities and events for Australia Day 2023, held at Elder Park / Tarntanya Wama on January 25 and 26, 2023.
With the program being held over two days, you can bring your friends, family and a picnic blanket and enjoy the program against a backdrop of a stunning sunset.
Making a return this year since COVID, is the vibrant and colourful Respecting Country Parade with hundreds of people taking part in the parade through the CBD representing more than 60 communities that will come together to celebrate diversity and the richness of our state. The parade will be filmed and beamed live onto the screens at Elder Park.
Participating for the first time this year will be the West Beach Surf Lifesaving Club representing one of the parade’s theme, South Australians at their best, as the club has been recognised for its work in beach safety by teaching newly arrived migrants how to swim.
For those who are keen to learn First Nations stories, a new cultural event is being held, Sunset Ceremony / Tindo Utpurndee, on January 25. Another new First Nations element is the Festival Centre Shells Soundscape. This colourful light show will be projected onto the exterior of the Festival Centre to showcase the six seasons of the Kaurna community.
The official ceremony will feature a flag raising ceremony, ADF fly over, Australian artists including First Nations performers and an intercultural orchestra conducted by Julian Ferraretto.
Aus Lights on the River, is also making a return to Elder Park with the stories of the people and places of South Australia including First Nations and multi-cultural communities being shown to attendees.
Families will have an opportunity to experience an interactive space and get creative with their little humans. There will be activities that will connect you and your children with nature by playfully exploring a curious and interesting selection of organic materials to co-create a large art piece.
You can also enjoy the Food Hub which will be filled with flavours from around the world while listening to DJ Tommy Tequila.
Check out the Australia Day in Adelaide program below.
JANUARY 25
- 5.30 – 11pm Aus Lights on the River, including the Food Hub with live DJ entertainment until 8.30pm
- 8pm Sunset Cultural Ceremony / Tindo Utpurndee
- 9.30pm Cinematic Firework Display
JANUARY 26
- 7 am Mourning in the Morning Smoking Ceremony
- 5.30 – 11pm Aus Lights on the River, including the Food Hub with live DJ entertainment until 8.00pm
- 6pm Respecting Country Parade
- 7.15pm Official Ceremony
- 9.30pm Cinematic Firework Display
For more information, visit HERE.
Aus Lights on the River is presented in partnership with the City of Adelaide, Vili’s Family Bakery, EPSON and PH8. Assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council and supported by the Government of South Australia.
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